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Volume 150 No. 8 Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018

sjsunews.com/spartan_daily FEATHERS Downtown pillow fi ght channels childish energy

BY DOMINOE IBARRA with no specific individual STAFF WRITER or group running the show. “We’ve had a couple Pillow feathers flew with people come to our the wind in downtown San volunteer meetings, but it’s Jose days before Valentine’s basically been like three of Day. The eighth annual the same people for the past Feathers of Fury pillow fight eight years, just with new brought the community volunteers,” San Jose resident together for some fluffy Tanner Marcoida said. “Our fun on Sunday, between the names aren’t a big deal.” closed Camera 12 Cinemas The names of who and Starbucks. exactly runs the event are Approximately 100 not released due to the fact people attended, wielding that the pillow fight does not pillows and wearing colorful have a permit. costumes, crazy wigs and “It’s actually more about bandanas covering their San Jose coming together mouths. The ground was and that’s kind of how filled with chalk writings it’s been from the start,” that read “Feathers of Fury,” Marcoida said. “Plus we try “pillow fight 2018” and to stay out of trouble.” other phrases and doodles. This year the event had Those waiting for the promotion from a district event to begin had the council member, San Jose opportunity to get their Vice Mayor Magdalena face painted or decorate Carrasco, which was the fence surrounding the something they’ve never DOMINOE IBARRA | SPARTAN DAILY abandoned movie theater had in the past few years. with colorful string. Previously, they have always People of all ages took part in the Feathers of Fury pillow fi ght on Sunday. This was San Jose’s eighth annual pillow fi ght. Participants fi ght playfully and many dress up in costumes. Some even wear masks to keep them- The pillow fight is had the fire department selves from breathing in feathers. known to be an unpermitted annual community event PLAYFUL | Page 2

ORGANIZATION NAP TIME SJSU plans for future WELLNESS CENTER ADVISES STUDENTS with 10-year plan TO GET MORE SLEEP

BY AMANDA WHITAKER community that will benefit and shape STAFF WRITER the city of San Jose. Papazian also talked about the San Jose State President Mary Papazian importance of the university’s faculty. She and the Strategic Planning Steering added that without qualified staff members, Committee (SPSC) discussed the goals students wouldn’t be able to thrive. for the university and innovative ways “Our faculty and students go hand and to help it thrive during the Inspire Our glove,” Papazian said. Journey conversation in the Student Union Papazian and the SPSC want to Ballroom on Friday. continue creating a campus where people When guests arrived, each person was not only want to come, but choose to stay. told to pick a number out of a bucket The committee started the planning as they entered. The selected number process in September 2017 and is at the provided a table number where they halfway point in the goal process. would be seated. “What the strategic planning committee This was done so guests would have an has done for the last year and a half is opportunity to meet new people after the find out how the entire campus, students, presentation and converse amongst each faculty, staff, administration and alumni GRAPHIC BY MARCI SUELA | SPARTAN DAILY other about the proposed future plans the would like to see San Jose State move BY PAUL HANG A few of the strategies mentioned were committee has for SJSU. in the next 10 years,” music professor STAFF WRITER exercising or addressing anxious thoughts. As faculty, staff and students gathered Gwendolyn Mok said. Research at Brown University and took their seats inside the ballroom, As the conversation concluded, the San Jose State counselor Stephanie revealed approximately 11 percent of committee took recurring patterns and Preston spoke about the negative students reported quality sleep, but 73 “ phrases and turned them into vision aspects of sleep deprivation at the Sleep percent report sleep problems. elements that shared the ideas and core Better Feel Better event in the Student The average adult sleeps less than We are here to values the entire campus aspires to achieve. Wellness Center on Monday. seven hours each night, according to serve our students. The seven vision elements for SJSU Nine SJSU students learned about the National Institute of Health. The were “aspire to be a leader,” “diverse and the effects of sleep and engaged in a recommended amount of sleep is eight Mary Papazian inclusive,” “engaged and connected,” discussion about sleeping habits, issues or more hours. SJSU President “mobile and agile,” “recognized and and strategies. Anything more can affect one’s relevant,” “collaborate and integrated” and Preston was motivated to conduct sleeping patterns and change someone’s “a thriving quality of life.” this workshop event because it was a sleep cycle. During the lecture, a student These ideas were expressed in campus common topic of conversation during revealed that they enjoyed taking long Papazian began the presentation by conversations in association to all aspects her counseling sessions with students. naps during the day and then sleeping introducing herself to the committee. of campus life. She also wanted to do it for the sake of at night. She discussed the committee’s goals Stefan Frazier, SPSC co-chair of convenience because counseling sessions Preston advised the student to avoid to improve the overall quality and future academic senate, announced five draft are all one-on-one interactions instead of using that technique because the student advancements of the university. goals the committee would like to see a speaker talking to an entire class. would end up being tired during the day. “We are here to serve our students,” implemented in the next decade. “I really like sleep,” Preston said. “But Alcohol should also be avoided at Papazian said. “To ensure that we continue The five draft goals are “educate for it’s also one thing that comes up a lot in least four-to-six hours before going to to fulfill the promise that American public engagement and innovation,” “academic counseling. I feel like it’s better to treat sleep, according to Preston. It has been higher education has always filled and that excellence and leadership,” “thriving it [like] a workshop than it is when I’m proven that it disrupts sleep more than San Jose State as the first public university in quality of life,” “connect engage and with counseling.” it helps people to fall asleep faster. California has been a leader in fulfilling.” contribute,” and “campus development The topics in the lecture ranged from Taking naps is similar to drinking One of the committee’s aspirations and sustainability.” health effects caused by lack of sleep alcohol, it should be avoided. is to ensure students graduate on time to strategies that provide a better sleep REST | and are able to provide a role in the FUTURE | Page 2 experience for students. Page 2 sjsunews.com/spartan_daily 2 TUESDAY, FEB. 13, 2018 NEWS Spartans attend grand opening in spare time

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ONLINE EDITOR WILLIAM DELA CRUZ | SPARTAN DAILY KELLY BURNS (Top Left) Chemical engineering junior Patrick Sebastian bowls on one of the 14 lanes in the new Bowling Center on the bottom fl oor of the COPY EDITORS Student Union Monday. (Top Right) Free cookies and other snacks were available in commemoration of the Bowling Center’s Grand Opening JACKIE CONTRERAS Celebration. (Bottom Left) Students who provide a Tower Card can bowl for $3.25 a game and rent shoes for $2.50. (Bottom Right) Students NOE MAGANA line up for a free t-shirt given out to the fi rst 200 bowlers. The Bowling Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends noon to 11 p.m. STAFF WRITERS KAEL BENITEZ-AUSTRIA DIANA AVILA WILLIAM DELA CRUZ PLAYFUL of takes care of their own,” ANDREW GLENN Triano said. “We want to PAUL HANG Continued from page 1 make the space look better DOMINOE IBARRA when we leave than it was LOVETTA JACKSON come out and show their before we got here.” CHIOMA LEWIS ALEX MARTINET support. The team has also GABRIEL MUNGARAY The idea came from partnered up with KRISTEL RODRIGUEZ another giant pillow fight Groundwerx, a downtown JOSEPH ROIAS held in San Francisco every cleaning and ambassador BRIANNA SHEATS Valentine’s Day. crew that helps keep BEN STEIN JASMINE STRACHAN “It’s a great way to activate downtown San Jose clean, MEI SUZUKI your community, activate friendly and lively. AMANDA WHITAKER public space and enjoy some The reason the event silly fun,” San Jose resident moved between Camera PRODUCTION CHIEF Justin Triano said. 12 Cinemas and Starbucks MIKE CORPOS Sunday’s event started is because of the sidewalk’s NEWS ADVISERS with music blasting from boxed location. RICHARD CRAIG a speaker and attendees NISHA GARUD carelessly dancing before “ SCOTT FOSDICK the fight began. ADVERTISING ADVISER Then an air horn rang It’s a great way TIM HENDRICK and madness happened to activate your with pillow feathers flying ADVERTISING DIRECTOR everywhere. After the first community, JESSICA EWING half of the fight, participants activate public CREATIVE DIRECTOR had a 30-minute break. TIFFANY LUONG Participants were offered space and enjoy cotton candy to munch on some silly fun. ADVERTISING STAFF while some took a nap on EIAN VELASQUEZ the floor. ADRIANNA BENYAT Justin Triano “A lot of us are from KIMO PAMINTUAN San Jose resident SAUL MANRIQUEZ San Jose Bike Party,” San HIEU TRAN Jose resident Natt Collins BRETT BARLOW said. “Tanner, Justin and Previous places had KRISTEN DEVERA the people who kind of drains, grass and different ANGELA MABINI YOSHI WANG organize it are big on San areas that made it difficult DUC HUYNH Jose Bike Party and East to clean up the feathers. NHU HO Side San Jose Ride. Afterwards, those who ALEX AUBRY As for the aftermath of this participated were able to ALBERT ONYEMEM enormous pillow fight, the give back to the homeless ALEXANDRA KROG JO TADEM cleanup process is normally a by donating their pillows to SERGIO RAMIREZ community effort. the Homeless Efforts Group. KYLE ZANKICH Those who participated DOMINOE IBARRA | SPARTAN DAILY in the event pick up as (Top) Participants in costumes get ready for the start of the pillow fi ght in Downtown many feathers as they can. CONTACT US San Jose on Sunday. (Bottom) Those in attendance take a snooze break on the “We built a community Follow Dominoe on Twitter ground covered in feathers after the fi rst half of the pillow fi ght. around it that everyone kind @duhhitsdominoe EDITORIAL said. “I really found the fact Guests asked questions Stewart, senior director for PHONE: REST FUTURE (408) 924-5577 that marijuana and alcohol and brought up any Annual Giving at SJSU, said. Continued from page 1 is just more of a pattern as Continued from page 1 concerns they had about The next campus EMAIL: far as impact on sleep.” the goals while reflecting community conversation is SPARTANDAILY CampusMindWorks.org Human resource After the draft goals on the presentation. set to be held sometime in @GMAIL.COM — a University of Michigan management junior Maya were announced, lunch “They’ve done a fairly April or May this semester. website — advised students Bhattacharya plans on using was provided for everyone good job at taking some ADVERTISING to only take naps at a length some of the tips in the future. in attendance. The event very diverse topics and try of 30 minutes. “I got a lot of helpful concluded with guests to put them into relevant Follow Amanda on Twitter PHONE: Joseph Laffoon, tips and strategies out of leading a table discussion. themes and goals,” Nancy @AmandaWhitDaily (408) 924-3270 engineering graduate it,” Bhattacharya said. “I’ll EMAIL: student, enjoyed the event. definitely use a lot of it, SPARTANDAILYADVERTISING Laffoon admitted to probably tonight.” COCor @GMAIL.COM Preston that he used to drink Laffoon also stated this Correction and smoke before going event was a useful event to to sleep, but he found the go to if one isn’t exposed to On Wednesday, Jan. 31, the Spartan Daily published an article titled information interesting. psychology. “Film screening pays tribute to Holocaust victims and survivors” where “Some of the information I already knew, but it was Follow Paul on Twitter David Mesher was misidentifi ed. Th e Spartan Daily regrets this error. a good refresher,” Laffoon @iTz_BisyMon sjsunews.com/spartan_daily ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT TUESDAY, FEB. 13, 2018 3

EVENT REVIEW SJ residents hop between breweries for beerwalk

AMANDA WHITAKER | SPARTAN DAILY

(Left) Patrons can taste test four of the 16 drinks for $10 at the Hermitage Brewery. (Right) An artwall is decorated for residents to enjoy during the annual Beerwalk. Local Color gallery is one of the many venues that participates in the event. WILLIAM YAP | SPARTAN DAILY (FILE IMAGE)

BY AMANDA WHITAKER Local Color is an the brewery locations, showcase their works. beerwalkers. People in Boonville, Mendocino STAFF WRITER art studio, gallery workers would cross Th e gallery also allowed were very friendly and County. We just had our and boutique all in out their brewery’s people to participate in loved to conversate 30-year anniversary. I A server poured a one. After checking location on the map, the art by having a paint about all the different love the Beerwalk it’s such light pink IPA that fi lled in, guests received a making it easier to see wall where guests were beers they tried. a blast, it’s so much fun, the rim of my glass. wristband, beer glass which places people able to decorate and “It’s a really nice event you get to meet awesome However, this wasn’t and a map with over 16 had left to visit. express themselves. and it’s a beautiful day,” people and get to try your typical IPA. It had tasting locations. Each “I love all the beer,” Another way they got San Jose resident Sam diff erent beers.” a sour skittle fl avor. location served one San Jose resident Emily people involved was Lee said. “There’s lots Th e Beerwalk is an Th e sour, bitter taste to two samples from Thomas said. “It’s a with an “I wish San Jose of great breweries.” extraordinary and was something I wouldn’t the different breweries good company, good had” wall. This granted The event ran from interactive event overall. expect to like but it turned that participated in this people and an even people access to let the 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and So don’t worry if you out to be my favorite beer year’s Beerwalk event. greater environment. city know what they the time went by fast, missed this one because I tried during my time at Th e map that was My favorite beer so far want in San Jose. so planning a route there will be more in the Beerwalk. given at the beginning of is the Santa Clara Valley The streets were for which places to go the future. San Jose’s second the event showed which Brewing at the first stop packed with people first seemed like the Coming up is the San annual Downtown breweries were supplying at Local Color. Their traveling to their next most efficient way to Jose Sharks & Breweries Beerwalk took place their beer at each bar. IPA is so, so good!” tasting location. It was do things. which is a mini last Saturday. Th is gave people the Local Color had a DJ easy to spot all the “I represent Anderson Beerwalk series that Guests were able to opportunity to hit all of set up in the middle of different locations by Valley Brewing will take place March 22 buy tickets online for their places with their the studio and a variety the orange balloons Company,” Lindsey Bell, at the SAP Center. $35 or at the door for favorite beers as well as of different art stations. tied outside of each bar. San Jose resident and $40. All attendees had to trying out new ones. Each station had its When arriving Anderson Valley Brewing check in at Local Color After receiving a own theme where the at a bar, there were Company representative, Follow Amanda on Twitter located on First street. sample from one of individual artists got to seperate lines for the said. “We are located up @AmandaWhitDaily

EVENT RECAP Animator reveals Disney secrets to SJSU students

BY KRISTEL RODRIGUEZ something bigger that enter the professional STAFF WRITER benefits everyone working environment on campus,” Coelho and by then it’s too late Many people don’t said. “That brings out to prepare. know the first drafts the joy we are having “Th is is pretty of Belle in “Beauty and with animation to the awesome, he’s an the Beast” were shelved community at large.” amazing animator and because they were Coelho’s enthusiasm I’ve been wanting to hear considered too sensual. was contagious, as was him speak for a while,” Disney executives the energy of the hoards animation alumni David also thought the initial of people attempting to Johnson said. drawings of Ariel’s face secure a seat as close to the Baxter’s live in the “Little Mermaid” stage as possible in order animation went were too morose, and to see Baxter up close. as planned and he all of Rafi ki’s character “Th ere’s a lot of enthralled the audience movements in the “Lion people which is a little with his signature King” were designed intimidating, but also a illustration techniques. around his trademark staff . lot of fun,” Baxter said. The event’s success Audience members “I’m also going to sit was due in part to in the crowd in Morris down and animate in securing Baxter as Dailey Auditorium front of the crowd, which speaker, but Coelho were as surprised to is also a little bit scary.” and Yee hope to secure hear this. This was Baxter’s more top professionals Th at’s because first time speaking at in the industry to give the creator of those SJSU and he praised future talks. memorable characters, the animation and “In the fall we had British charactar animator illustration department some animators from James Baxter revealed for being “fantastic.” Europe come by, we these personal details for Baxter confessed have James Baxter the fi rst time during a that what he was tonight, and we have light-hearted lecture. showing was stored in a couple of more cool Th e event was hosted a cardboard box in his guest planned for the by the San Jose State garage until this week semester,” Yee said. University animation and when he reshot it for On Feb. 3, Baxter won illustration department this presentation. the Windsor McCay on Th ursday night. SJSU animation award at the 2018 Annie This is only the graduate Stanley Huang Awards along with second event in the was in attendance and Stephen Hillenburg, Entertainment Design very appreciative of Amanda Forbis and Speaker Series, which Baxter’s candor when Wendy Tilby. began during the fall discussing his workfl ow, Recent projects 2017 semester. personal commitment and for Baxter include SJSU animation and professional aspirations. animation for “Samurai illustration associate “Th at’s always great,” Jack,” “Adventure Time” professor Raquel Coelho Huang said. “Always a and “Regular Show” on and assistant professor real treat! Especially aft er Cartoon Network. David Yee created the watching all the movies.” series to expand the Huang explained reach of visiting speakers students often times beyond SJSU students. don’t get to see this side Follow Kristel on Twitter “We want to do of the industry until they @KO_352 sjsunews.com/spartan_daily 4 TUESDAY, FEB. 13, 2018 OPINION

COUNTERPOINTS Should couples live together before marriage? Yes, they should No, they should not Couples should move in before marriage to Couples should get to know each other better have a better understanding of one another. before deciding to move in together.

and their own fi nancial term. I just don’t think security before moving it makes sense to be in together,” Blyden arguing over bills with Lovetta Jackson said. “Having your shit Chioma Lewis someone who is just your STAFF WRITER together makes it easier STAFF WRITER boyfriend or girlfriend. to not be dependent on According to a each other when you Huffi ngton Post article, move in together. Moving “Merging homes and Couples should planning for future in together should add I’ve heard people say spend every moment investing in a joint living move in together expenditures and more. benefi t to your life for the moving in together allows they can with one space can result in a lot before marriage as a Moving in together both of you. Emotionally you to see what kind of another. At their homes of ‘sunk costs’ that keep chance to get to know will give couples a and fi nancially.” person your signifi cant or their dorms if they couples emotionally and one another a lot better chance to experience Blyden and her other is at home. are students. Usually we fi nancially invested in before the relationship all of these diff erent boyfriend are looking Are they dirty? Are spend more time with relationships that might becomes serious. scenarios that are forward to getting they a clean freak? While our signifi cant other than have ended had the I feel like you don’t bound to happen. It is married soon. Moving that might seem to make with our friends. You will couple not cohabited.” truly know people until good to know how your in together taught her a sense, if you don’t know see a person’s fl aws and When you move in you live with them. signifi cant other will lot about her boyfriend those things by the time bad habits if you are with with someone, no matter Although having react to any of these, compared to just you want to move in, it them a lot. In all the time how much you like them, roommates is diff erent because it will truly visiting each other’s is probably too soon. You that is spent, I feel couples you are agreeing to seeing than living with a show who they are. apartments when they shouldn’t wait ’til you should already know them a lot more than you signifi cant other, I have were free. move in to learn about their partners bad habits. would normally. A couple seen how my friends “I think couples your partner’s fl aws. that has been together for really are as people by should live together I don’t see the point I don’t see the fi ve years living together living with them. It is better because it tests their in living with your could make sense, but I’ve Aft er moving in with compatibility. I believe signifi cant other before point in living seen many couples who friends, you see how for couples it’s better to fi gure you even know if you want to move in together messy or clean they are, out beforehand than want to spend your life with your aft er just a year. While how responsible they to move in to discover it during with them. Not everyone signifi cant in my own relationship can be and how they together marriage. It is defi nitely agrees with that. I believe a year brought handle confl icts. Th is an eye opener to “I think it’s a good other before us very close. I know may lead to friendships so they can their future,” political idea to move in together my boyfriend likes to being torn apart or science freshman before marriage to see you even know leave lights on and eat huge arguments. When build their Sienna Cordova said. what it’s like as well as if you want to everything in the fridge, there is tension in your relationship to Not moving in sort out any problems but I don’t think a year dorm or apartment, together before that could arise before spend your life is enough time to start you don’t want to live the next level. marriage can save a it’s arguably permanent,” living together. with them anymore. lot of complicated undeclared freshman with them. According to another Aft er learning about scenarios. Th is may Joshua Paas said. article by the Huffi ngton your problematic include not being able Now I defi nitely might Post, “Results from this roommates, you will “Th ere’s things to pay for bills or if there be in the minority here, Why would you want [Rand Corporation] know they are not a you learn living with is a breakup how will but I truly believe couples to move in with someone study also show that match for you. You someone, but to be things get divided.Th ese should wait until they’re before you know how cohabiting relationships wouldn’t want to live honest aft er dating complex events may married before they they are at home? Now are associated with with them anymore. Ben for like four years lead to a breakup and move in with each other. of course, I don’t believe lower levels of reported If you and your and going back and awkward circumstances Th is, of course, is not for it’s possible to learn closeness, love, and significant other are forth to each other’s in trying to fi gure out couples who have come everything about another satisfaction in the constantly together, apartments, I didn’t what to do next. to an agreement to not person’s habits if you intimacy dimension.” you won’t see their learn anything new,” All of these things get married. aren’t living in the same As I mentioned, true habits at home San Jose resident Nema are possible to happen, I have friends who later home, but couples should couples who have been until you live with Blyden said. but living together as a became my roommates, be close enough to know together for a long them. When people Blyden learned couple will still teach a and I will admit I had the major things. time, like fi ve or more are comfortable at diff erent things about valuable lesson on what no idea what it was like I personally know years, might have more home, they will act her boyfriend Ben aft er the relationship really living with them before I some women and men success living together differently compared they moved in together. meant to each person. actually did. Living with who moved in with their because of the length to just hanging out Th ey got into small It is better for my friends brought out partner and ended up of their relationship. I at their significant arguments from what couples to move in some habits of theirs that I fi ghting over bills and don’t believe it will be other’s house. kind of Christmas lights together so they can most likely wouldn’t have house related issues. I unsuccessful for every Galena Rhoades is a to put up to where they build their relationship seen otherwise. In that like to call those marriage couple who decides to professor who studies should volunteer. Th eir to the next level. case, of course moving issues. Marriage issues live with one another. I cohabitation at the healthy relationship Getting a deeper in with my friends would should be for a marriage. just think it’s best to be University of Denver. grew aft er they moved understanding of how help me understand Some couples end up cautious before making She said you face all in. Blyden claimed she they really live in a them more, but it should making life-changing such a huge life decision. the issues dating and learned a lot about her home may determine a be diff erent for someone decisions when they married couples face. boyfriend Ben. couple’s future. you’re dating. Th is is choose to move in Th is includes time “I think each person about romantic partners, together. Some of those Follow Lovetta on Twitter together, managing should have fully not roommates. couples might not even Follow Chioma on Twitter @Lovettaajackson friends, jealousy, independent lives, jobs Most couples like to plan to be together long- @clevermindlewis

Riding electric skateboards isn’t real skating

Skateboards, the industry news, these however when you are with one that has an standard GT board can electric skateboards are skating, you begin to feel electric motor, you get up to 26 mph, more not safe. In his review your surroundings with are no longer skating, Ben Stein than twice the speed an of Evolve’s GT electric every kick and push. you are just moving. STAFF WRITER average skateboarder skateboard, Tech It is much more Many students already goes on flat ground. Crunch writer Stefan difficult to recognize complain about nearly Th e standard GT is the Etienne wrote, “The first what is around you if getting hit by someone highest performing model few seconds of braking you are just riding. At skating through the halls. Students and faculty scooter to class. My of electric skateboards yield little response 25 mph, your entire Now they must also members need to issue is with the people currently available. before you come to a focus should be on lookout for riders who keep their eyes peeled who think they can If you are riding your hard stop.” what is in front of you, are not controlling their and look out for barge through crowds skateboard and need Just like a car does making yourself more speed, but choosing it. skateboarders weaving at 25 mph and call it to make an emergency not freeze right when vulnerable to things Additionally, you can’t do between groups of skateboarding. stop, there are ways to you hit the breaks, these such as rocks, sticks any tricks on the electric students on campus. “It’s the new wave of do so. One method is by skateboards will not or cracks getting stuck boards without damaging Th ere is a skateboard posers, they want to carving, dragging your stop right when you under your trucks. the motor; these boards problem at San Jose look like me, but they foot or sliding. need them to. Skating or scooting to take away all the fun that State. Despite electric don’t want to work like If you are riding an In an emergency, class makes sense and is skating provides. skateboards being an me,” local skater JP electric skateboard your options are to bail, a great way to exercise If you are willing to effi cient way of getting you Hernandez said. “It’s and need to make an which at top speed could and stay active. It is spend over $2,000 on a to class on time, the boards dangerous too, they go emergency stop, you may be very dangerous, or quicker than walking, moving plank of wood that have recently gained at full speed but have be out of luck. Carving at wipeout, which at top saving you precious that can only last 30 popularity are ludicrous. to rely on a machine 25 mph is not an option. speed could again be minutes each day, and miles at a time, then be As a former skater to slow them down According to Tech very dangerous. who knows, it may my guest, just please stop myself, I would like to and stop them. Well Crunch, a leading Skateboarding is introduce you to new calling yourself skaters. get one thing straight. guess what, sometimes technology media dangerous whether groups of friends. My issue is not with technology fails.” property dedicated to there is a motor attached By replacing a Follow Ben on Twitter people who skate or According to Evolve publishing technology to your deck or not, traditional skateboard @thereelbstein sjsunews.com/spartan_daily OPINION TUESDAY, FEB. 13, 2018 5 All college internships should be paid $$$$$$$$$$$$ Alex Martinet STAFF WRITER $$$$$$$$$$$$ For people trying wash away when you’re to get a foot in the talking about unpaid door, internships offer internships versus $$$$$$$$$$$$ valuable experience. no internships at all,” It is estimated U.S. Edwin Nace, NACE’s companies hire about research director, told 1.5 million interns The Atlantic. each year, half of them Proponents for $$$$$$$$$$$$ unpaid, according unpaid internships say to Forbes. But this they help get on-site mindset of working for experience and boost exposure in order to your resume, but this $$$$$$$$$$$$ get ahead needs to end mindset is what allows and the first step is to businesses to exploit pay interns. young workers. In a study published Recently, internships $$$$$$$$$$$$ in The Atlantic, unpaid have been a way to internships offer less reduce entry-level marketable skills and employees in creative training for young fields like music, media $$$$$$$$$$$$ workers graduating and fashion. college. In 2013, the An internship, National Association of according to the GRAPHIC BY MARCI SUELA | SPARTAN DAILY Colleges and Employers Department of Labor, (NACE) studied more is a formal program prices by 3.2 percent unpaid internships are than 9,200 seniors from providing a practical in Santa Clara County offered, but working for February through the learning experience a year ago, according free doesn’t necessarily end of April. It found for beginners in I understand why unpaid to real estate data firm lead to your dream job. 63.1 percent of students an occupation or internships are offered, but Yardi Matrix. I worked for three years with a paid internship profession that lasts a “We think it’s going to as a volunteer writer received at least one job limited amount of time. working for free doesn’t continue,” Yardi Matrix to build up enough offer. On the opposite Silicon Valley is the senior analyst Doug of a portfolio and to end, only 37 percent of technology capital of necessarily lead Ressler said. “People showcase my work unpaid interns could the world and the home to your dream job. aren’t going to rush out ethic. I understand this say the same. to Google, Facebook and buy new houses.” need to get your foot in “While there’s a stark and Apple. Five of the top 10 the door, but you don’t difference between The demand to be most expensive U.S. have to work for free to having a paid internship here has driven up one- and two-bedroom the nation, according cities to rent are in the get there. and no internship in housing rates in the apartments in San to the San Jose Mercury Bay Area, and all see terms of offer rates and Bay Area, making it Francisco, Oakland and News. The lack of their prices increase median salary, it all unrealistic to do unpaid San Jose last year stayed affordable housing year-to-year. Follow Alex on Twitter pretty much seems to internships. Rates for among the highest in rentals increased rent I understand why @almartinet

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Spartans’ losing streak now at six games

BY GABRIEL MUNGARAY continued into the second the Rams pushed their lead the deficit to five. STAFF WRITER quarter for the Spartans as to 20 points, leading 46-26. The Spartans were not they were outscored by the The Spartans began to able get the score any closer, It was a late comeback Rams 23-11 and ended the play more of a high-tempo because of constant missed by San Jose State’s women’s half shooting 25 percent from offense and get out more free throws and layups. basketball team, but the the field and 12.5 percent on the fast break in hopes Sophomore point guard Spartans still came up short. from the three point line. of getting themselves back Taylor Turney said the The Spartans could not SJSU sophomore guard in the game. lacked execution in the final overcome a 20 point deficit Analyss Benally recognized The Spartans were able stretch of the game. in the third period and fall that Spartans’ had low to put together a 12-5 run “I think what kills us to the Colorado State Rams, shooting percentages from over the last 4:23 of the third is in the first half we dig 73-66. the three point line. quarter to cut the Rams’ lead ourselves in a hole and we RAMS SJSU “We’re going to have to 11 going into the fourth. always play better in the kept the those nights where we’re SJSU head coach Jamie second half,” Turney said. game not always hitting beyond Craighead explained some “Obviously the free throws close in the arc,” Benally said. “But adjustments the team and my missed layups, we the first I think we should’ve made made at halftime. got to put easy buckets in 73 period as more and probably getting “We just spaced out and free throws win games.” the teams into our hole we started to the floor a little bit more The Spartans will look SPARTANS were get a little more hesitant so and moved the ball a little to end their six-game struggling we started taking a little bit bit better offensively.” losing streak when they to find its more bad shots.” Craighead said. “We did head to Fresno State rhythm on The Spartans were a better job switching on to play the Bulldogs offense. outplayed in the second their brush screen action on Wednesday at 7 p.m. 66 Both quarter as the Rams made defense and on the offensive teams shot under 30 two separate 9-0 scoring end, we just decided we were percent from the field in runs early in the period going to play like they did.” SEE THIS AND the first quarter, which and then 11-3 to close out Both teams did not MORE VIDEOS included the Spartans the half. shoot particularly well in ON YOUTUBE going 0-10 from the three SJSU was held scoreless in the fourth quarter. point line. the final 2:28 of the second The Spartans were able GABRIEL MUNGARAY | SPARTAN DAILY The first period ended quarter and trailed at the to make a push during the SJSU forward Mikaylah Wilson tries to grab an off ensive 15-13 in favor of the Rams. half, 38-24. fourth quarter as the team Follow Gabriel on Twitter rebound during the game against the Rams Saturday. The shooting woes Early in the third quarter, went on a 14-5 run to cut @SJSneakerhead Large donation made to football program

BY WILLIAM DELA CRUZ Brent Brennan said that after football. know the value of lessons STAFF WRITER having a good space for the “ The Solaris attended SJSU learned on the field,” Larry football team is critical. in the 1960s. They continued Solari said in the press San Jose State athletics “Our football building is As a former athlete, I know the value to follow SJSU football, , even release. “As a businessman, received a $5 million technically our classroom, after they left California and I also know that we must donation from SJSU it’s where we teach football of lessons learned on the fi eld. moved to Ohio. provide the very best alumni Larry and Deirdre to our players,” Brennan After returning to we can for our players, Solari on Wednesday. said. “And since it’s been Larry Solari California, the couple coaches and staff in order The donation is one of so long since there’s been SJSU alumnus regularly attend SJSU to attract the talent we the largest that the athletics a facility upgrade here at football games and need to sustain and grow department has ever SJSU, a gift like this really appreciated former Spartan football. It is one received and will support the gets the ball rolling for Brennan says the center brotherhood is really football coaches Mike aspect of the university, school’s football personnel something really special will also include offices for important also,” Brennan MacIntyre and Dick a very visible one, and and facilities. This includes and help us to take the next coaches and a players lounge. said. “And all of that Tomey’s focus on building its success will raise the plans for a new football step as a program.” “Because we’re separate will be included in that a strong foundation for stature of San Jose State.” operations center, according The new operations from campus, having a building along with our players. They said they see to a press release from the center will include locker place for the players to Beyond Football program that same leadership in athletics department. rooms, an auditorium and hangout and be with which prepares our Brennan as well. Follow William on Twitter SJSU football head coach seating on the 50-yard line. each other and build that student athletes for life “As a former athlete, I @liamotsd

BASEBALL Head coach steps down

BY OMAR PEREZ MULTIMEDIA EDITOR

San Jose State baseball head coach Jason Hawkins submitted his letter of resignation on Monday. Back in January, the university placed Hawkins on administrative leave. This came after allegations he was holding illegal practices last year. Media Relations Director Pat Harris was not able to comment on the specifics of Hawkins resignation. She also wasn’t able to comment on PAUL HANG | SPARTAN DAILY the ongoing investigation regarding the Sophomore Taylor Chan performs her fl oor routine at a meet against Boise State and Iowa State on Friday. allegations. Hawkins was head coach for one Gymnastics team places third year. In 2016, he agreed to a four-year contract. Hawkins was previously the HAWKINS associate head coach at the University of floor with a score of 9.875 “Bars a little rocky, but The team’s next meet Utah. During his time there, he helped BY PAUL HANG and junior Ellie Pascoe- it’s also a new event for me will be against Sacramento lead the Utes to a Pac-12 championship. The team also made STAFF WRITER Long lead the vault section and this is my only third State and Seattle Pacific an appearance in the 2017 NCAA Tournament. with a score of 9.875. time competing at open University. Sac State is one During the 2017 season, Hawkins lead the Spartans to a The San Jose State Some of the athletes three years.” Long added, of the Spartans’ biggest 19-35-1 overall record. women’s gymnastics believe there is still room “Floor and vault are my rivals, but Won said she is A press release put out by SJSU athletics stated the team scored a season best for improvement. Won specialty, so I think I did confident in her team. athletics department has begun a nationwide search for a 194.500 and finished third said she could have done my job today.” “They are one of our big new head coach. In the meantime, Athletics Director Marie behind Iowa State and better. Women’s gymnastics competitors,” Won said. Tuite announced appointed assistant baseball coach Brad Boise State at the meet on “I think I did pretty head coach Wayne Wright “It’s really important for Sanfilippo will continue to be the interim head coach while Friday at the Event Center. well,” said Won. “I’m still believes the team is getting us to have the confidence the search of the next head coach is in progress. Boise’s team came in hoping for that 9.99 on better and better each day. knowing we already beat “For the time being it’s just start searching immediately first, with a team score bars to come someday. “It’s just the mental them three times this and let Brad do his job,” Brock Hart, SJSU athletics media of 196.400 and Iowa in Today wasn’t quite there, game,” said Wright. “Just season, so that we know we relations intern, said. second, with 195.725. but I just went out there talking about believing can go in there and do it.” The Spartans are just three days away from facing Northern Senior Katie Won scored and did my thing.” and going in the gym The meet will be held at Colorado in the first game of the season. the most points, 39.100. Pascoe-Long had a and doing what you do Sacramento State at 7 p.m. Won also led the Spartans similar response, but she everyday in the gym. They on Friday. in beam and bars. was also proud of her know they can do the skills Follow Omar on Twitter Sophomore Taylor Chan performance on floor it’s just if they can believe if Follow Paul on Twitter @omarperezsjsu held the most points in and vault. they can do the skill.” @iTz_BisyMon